Danny Boy Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Guitar

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Ukulele

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Piano

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Banjo

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Mandolin

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Harmonica

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Violin

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Em

Danny Boy Chords – Vocal

A traditional Irish ballad of love and farewell. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G7 C
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
F C G7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
C G7 C
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling
F C G7
It’s you, it’s you must go and I must bide
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Verse 2

 
C G7 C
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying
F C G7
If I am dead, as dead I well may be
C G7 C
You’ll come and find the place where I am lying
F C G7
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Bridge

 
F C G7
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
F C G7
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be
C G7 C
For you will bend and tell me that you love me
F C G7
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me
 

Chorus

 
C G7 C
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow
F C G7
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow
C G7 C
It’s I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow
F C G7
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so
 

Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly; they are the most common changes in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny Boy"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Em.

Is "Danny Boy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny Boy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Danny Boy"?

It was written by Frederic Weatherly.